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Ep. 349: Fighting Shiny Object Syndrome!

Ep. 349

In this bonus mini-episode, Rachael answers questions from her patrons about what to do when the shiny new ideas are just too shiny for their own good. 


Also: Can you use the 500 Words a Day Challenge to write a memoir? 


And: Revision tips and tricks! 


Rachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she’ll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael 


How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. 


Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: 

https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwg


Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community! 


CLICK HERE:

➡️ How to Know If You’re Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook


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